Living in Washburn, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washburn · Census data 2020–2024
Washburn has 278 residents with a median age of 41. The median home value is $139,300.
Washburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washburn at a glance
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 41State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $139,300State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Washburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Washburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washburn the median home value is $139,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Washburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.67
Washburn demographics
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washburn ›
Education in Washburn
20% of adults 25 and older in Washburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washburn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 50.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Washburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 278 | — | $139,300 | — |
| Claude | 1,163 | $77,813 | $170,600 | $1,039 |
| Lake Tanglewood | 624 | $120,625 | $633,600 | — |
| Amarillo | 201,885 | $65,912 | $196,900 | $1,092 |
| Palisades | 265 | $73,750 | $267,200 | — |
| Timbercreek Canyon | 528 | $145,278 | $400,000 | — |
| Panhandle | 2,505 | $85,870 | $161,000 | $1,038 |
| Rockwell Place | 2,016 | $57,188 | $91,600 | $1,298 |
| Bishop Hills | 202 | $112,813 | $322,900 | — |
More for people moving to Washburn
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What is the average home price in Washburn?
The median home value in Washburn is $139,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Washburn, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Washburn?
The median age in Washburn is 41 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Washburn?
The average commute to work in Washburn is 17 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washburn?
The unemployment rate in Washburn is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washburn?
20% of adults in Washburn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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